Celebrating the Class of 2016

“Our graduates across the disciplines embody the intellectual values we prize above all at UB: the ethical pursuit of knowledge, inquiry, and discovery; the embrace of bold new ideas and innovative modes of thinking about the world around us; and a commitment to collaboration and dialogue across borders of all kinds - disciplinary, ideological, and cultural.”

Satish K. Tripathi, President

University at Buffalo

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With Commencement season upon us, I want to take a moment to
congratulate all of our honored graduates as you prepare to
celebrate this great milestone—together with all of the
family members, faculty and staff mentors, and fellow students who
have supported, challenged, and guided you along the way.

You join nearly 5,850 students who will receive degrees
over the course of 15 ceremonies being held this commencement
season, including UB’s 170th University
Commencement ceremony to be held on Sunday, May
15th.

And you become part of a proud tradition of UB alumni who are
using their UB education to impact the world around us in a
positive and lasting way. Our graduates across the disciplines
embody the intellectual values we prize above all at UB: the
ethical pursuit of knowledge, inquiry, and discovery; the embrace
of bold new ideas and innovative modes of thinking about the world
around us; and a commitment to collaboration and dialogue across
borders of all kinds—disciplinary, ideological, and
cultural.

These are core values we seek to instill in all of our
students as we prepare you to lead and contribute meaningfully in
the 21st century. And the communities you will go on to
serve as UB alumni—locally as well as globally—will be
stronger, healthier, and more vibrant for them.

Class of 2016, as you prepare to take up the next great
challenge in your lives, know that your alma mater is deeply proud
of you. And we look forward to all that you will achieve and
contribute in the future. Congratulations!

Sincerely,

Satish K. Tripathi

President

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